Nationally-known attorney to file $100 million Civil Rights Lawsuit against Ball State

Press conference will be held Tuesday

Nationally-known attorney Geoffrey Fieger will be holding a press conference Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the law offices of Dennis, Wenger and Abrell, 324 W. Jackson St. to announce the filing of a $100 million Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit against Ball State University and first year officer Robert Duplain

Duplain shot and killed Ball State student Michael McKinney in November. Duplain responded to a report of a buglary at 1325 North St. He found McKinney in the backyard and yelled for him to freeze. McKinney ran toward the officer with his arms out and wouldn't stop and Duplain opened fire. University Police Chief Gene Burton said Duplain had identified himself as a police officer.


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